Project Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for assisting the Project Manager and Superintendent in all phases of the project, including technical review, execution, and closeout support.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collect, review and process Submittal and RFI project documentation and distribute to appropriate business partners.
• Activate and maintain accurate project files including logs for change orders, permits, submittals, RFI’s, etc.
• Maintain close-out documents for project completion (i.e., OQE, O & M manuals, etc.)
• Assist Project Manager in developing, monitoring, and updating the project schedule and managing the project.
• Participate in planning and managing documentation like: timesheets, invoices, writing contracts and owner change orders, and evaluating quantities of work in place.
• Attend all project meetings; compose or transcribe meeting minutes, interoffice memos, and format correspondence to clients, vendors, subcontractors, government agencies, and other associates.
• Assist the Project Manager as a liaison between the engineer(s), owner(s), and field personnel.
• Assist Superintendent and project team members with interpreting drawings and specifications.
• Assist in mentoring, training, and development of other Project Engineers
• Ensure Safety is never compromised; communicate and support the project safety program as needed and participate in conducting safety inspections.
• Participate in bid package drawing and technical reviews; coordinate and monitor the bid package process and quotes to ensure quote coverage.
• Able to take instruction, display knowledge of the work being performed, able to retain and apply skills taught.
• Report suggestion/recommendations to job supervisor.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Required: B.S. in Engineering, Construction Technology, or other related discipline

EXPERIENCE:

• 1-3 Years of previous experience preferred

QUALIFICATIONS:

• US Citizenship Required
• Ability to work well in a team environment.
• Ability to work additional hours as necessary to meet business plan objectives.
• Ability to work with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail
• Familiarity with Primavera Scheduling, MS Project, and MS Dynamics is a plus.
• Ability to communicate requirements in an industrial environment, and to give effective direction by using written and/or verbal skills where appropriate.
• Mature Customer Service and Client Communications skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Word, and Power Point

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The performance of this position involves exposure to construction or industrial areas where the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hard hats and hearing protection is required.
• Must be able to work in a variety of physical positions, including sitting, standing, walking, and driving in an automobile
• May require walking and standing on irregular, uneven surfaces in an industrial setting and possibly at increased heights climbing and descending ladders and ship stairways.

Rhoads Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, and disability.